Pro Bono Coordinator

Dorsey & Whitney LLP • Salt Lake City, UT • 1w ago

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Pro Bono Coordinator to provide administrative support for our pro bono program across the firm's offices. In this role, you will collaborate with attorneys, business professionals, and community partners to coordinate projects, track engagement, and help implement firmwide initiatives. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the firm's longstanding tradition of public service while working in a professional and collegial environment. Are you an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills? If you are self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment and has a passion for pro bono programming, we would appreciate hearing from you. This will be a hybrid position based out of our Denver, Salt Lake City, or Phoenix office.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

Provide administrative support for Dorsey's pro bono program, particularly in Dorsey's regional office locations.

Regularly communicate and collaborate with the pro bono team to support firmwide strategies and goals.

Assist in identifying, launching, and staffing pro bono projects across all offices.

Support coordination and leadership of large-scale, multi-office initiatives.

Develop and strengthen relationships with legal service organizations and external pro bono leaders in Dorsey office markets, to identify and collaborate on projects.

Introduce new and lateral attorneys to Dorsey's pro bono culture, policies, and opportunities.

Track attorney engagement to ensure new and existing attorneys are connected with meaningful pro bono projects.

Identify pro bono matters aligned with individual attorney interests and match attorneys with suitable projects and necessary training.

Engage with the Summer Associate program to connect summer associates with pro bono work and mentoring opportunities.

Serve as a resource for attorneys and legal assistants for the file opening process to ensure accuracy and compliance with firm protocols.

Track and follow up with departing attorneys to ensure matters are transferred or closed before departure.

Assist with developing and maintaining systems for internal and external reporting, including data for surveys, recognition programs, and firmwide metrics.

Review pro bono reports regularly to identify trends and encourage offices to meet goals.

Assist with the planning and coordination of office pro bono celebrations and presentations.

Monitor and track pro bono-related expenses.

Identify and manage opportunities for pro bono awards and recognition for attorneys and offices.

Coordinate nominations and submissions to bar associations and other organizations.

Attend and report at pro bono team meetings, and participate in pro bono events and conferences as needed and approved.

May perform other duties not mentioned above.

What we're looking for:

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

At least 2 years of related experience, preferably in a law firm or legal services organization.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Strong project management skills; attention to detail.

Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work effectively with all levels of attorneys and business professionals, both external and internal.

Ability to demonstrate calm, tact, and diplomacy while working in high-pressure and time-sensitive situations, and maintaining client and firm confidentiality.

Proficient in time management, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills.

About Dorsey:

Dorsey & Whitney is a global law firm with over 650 lawyers across 22 offices in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. We provide strategic legal co unsel to companies worldwide across a diverse range of industries, including banking & financial institutions; development & infrastructure; energy & natural resources; food, beverage & agribusiness; healthcare & life sciences; and technology.

One of our greatest strengths is a friendly, cooperative culture that values and appreciates each individual. Dorsey has received external recognition for our welcoming workplace, including:

Mansfield Certification Plus (Diversity Lab)

Best Law Firms for Women (National Association of Female Executives and Flex-Time Lawyers)

100% rating on the Corporate Equality Index (Human Rights Campaign)

Gold Standard Certification (Women in Law Empowerment Forum)

Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace (Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption)

Reasonable Accommodations:

Dorsey is committed to providing disability and religious-based reasonable accommodations, as well as menopause, pregnancy or lactation-related reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application and hiring process, or if you have questions about a workplace reasonable accommodation, please contact us at 612-492-5178.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is an EEO/AAP/Disabled Vets Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, affectional preference, disability, age, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

Dorsey & Whitney LLP participates in E-Verify.

Please note that Dorsey is not currently accepting search firm submissions in connection with this opening.

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